6. Community Development

Strengthening urban and rural community resources and economic development.

  1. Economic development and entrepreneurship - Engaging citizens and community leaders in assessments, strategic planning, and business/entrepreneurial support.
  2. Community capacity building - Facilitating communication, leadership development, and problem solving as related to community issues and social concerns.
  3. Public policy education - Increase community resilience through conflict resolution, planning development community interaction, civic engagement and deliberative forum modeling.